Delhi itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · IndiaJune–September
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 34
- Per day
- ≈ 3,500 INR
- First stop
- 06:30
Short answer
The TripWalkers Delhi itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for June–September. The first three days:
- Day 1 Old Delhi
- Day 2 New Delhi: Humayun and Lodhi
- Day 3 Qutub and South Delhi
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 4 and 5 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about 3,500 INR a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 08:00–14:30
Old Delhi
Culture
Jama Masjid
India's largest mosque. Climb the minaret for the view (separate ticket); cover shoulders and knees, and leave your shoes outside.
≈ 300 INR per personShopping
Chandni Chowk
Old Delhi's main bazaar. Take a rickshaw through the narrow lanes and visit the Khari Baoli spice market.
FreeFood
Paranthe Wali Gali
A lane of stuffed paratha fried in ghee, open since the 1870s, with 3-4 varieties to choose from.
≈ 150 INR per personCulture
Red Fort
Shah Jahan's red fortress and a UNESCO site. Foreign visitors pay 600 INR; closed on Mondays.
≈ 600 INR per personFood
Karim's Jama Masjid
Mughal cooking since 1913, on the lane facing the mosque. Order the mutton burra and nihari.
≈ 400 INR per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Al Jawahar RestaurantKarim's rival across the road, for kebabs and korma.
- Gurudwara Sis Ganj SahibA Sikh temple on Chandni Chowk with free langar (communal meal). Keep your head covered.
Day 2 · 08:00–18:30
New Delhi: Humayun and Lodhi
Culture
Humayun's Tomb
The Mughal tomb that preceded the Taj Mahal. Come for the morning light and the gardens.
≈ 600 INR per personCulture
Nizamuddin Dargah
A Sufi shrine with qawwali music on Thursday evenings, set in narrow lanes.
FreeNature
Lodhi Garden
A park among 15th-century tombs and the calmest spot in Delhi.
FreeFood
Khan Market
A stylish market with kathi rolls at Khan Chacha and plenty of bookshops.
≈ 600 INR per person- 3 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
India Gate
A war memorial on Rajpath. In the evening it fills with families and ice cream.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Sodabottleopenerwala Khan MarketA Parsi café; try the berry pulao.
- National Museum DelhiHarappan finds and Mughal miniatures, an indoor option when it is hot.
Day 3 · 08:00–17:00
Qutub and South Delhi
Culture
Qutub Minar
A 73 m minaret from the 12th century, with a rust-free iron pillar. Mornings are cooler.
≈ 600 INR per personCulture
Mehrauli Archaeological Park
A free park of ruins next to the Qutub complex, including Jamali Kamali.
FreeLandmark
Hauz Khas Village
Lakeside madrasa ruins, boutiques and cafés.
FreeFood
Hauz Khas Social
A café-bar with lake views, good for lunch.
≈ 600 INR per person- 2 h · travel, break, free time
Culture
Lotus Temple
A Bahai house of worship shaped like a lotus. Quiet inside; closed on Mondays.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Naivedyam Hauz KhasSouth Indian dosa (savoury crêpe), vegetarian.
- Dilli Haat INAA crafts market with regional food stalls, an alternative to the temple.
Day 4 · 06:30–17:30Day trip
Agra: Taj Mahal
Culture
Taj Mahal
Take the 08:10 Gatimaan Express (1.5 hours) or leave by car at 05:00. Buy a sunrise ticket (1,100 plus 200 for the mausoleum); closed on Fridays. Shoe covers are provided.
≈ 1,300 INR per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Agra Fort
The fort where Shah Jahan was imprisoned. You can see the Taj across the river.
≈ 650 INR per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Pinch of Spice Agra
North Indian cooking in Agra, air-conditioned.
≈ 500 INR per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Itmad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj)
A small tomb that pioneered marble inlay work, without the crowds.
≈ 310 INR per person- 2 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Mehtab Bagh
A garden across the river, green in the monsoon months.
≈ 300 INR per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Joney's Place AgraA backpacker classic; order a lassi.
- Fatehpur SikriThe abandoned Mughal capital (40 km away), an alternative to Baby Taj.
Day 5 · 08:30–16:30Day trip
Jaipur
Culture
Amber Fort
It is 4-5 hours from Delhi by train or car, so ideally stay a night. The hilltop mirror palace is reached by jeep rather than elephant.
≈ 550 INR per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Hawa Mahal
The Palace of Winds facade. Take your photo from the café opposite.
≈ 200 INR per personCulture
City Palace Jaipur
The Maharaja's palace and museum, at the heart of the Pink City.
≈ 700 INR per personFood
Laxmi Misthan Bhandar
A sweet shop and restaurant since 1727. Try the dal bati and ghewar.
≈ 300 INR per personShopping
Johari Bazaar
A market for jewellery and block-printed fabric. Bargain.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Jantar Mantar JaipurGiant stone astronomical instruments, an alternative to the palace.
- Rawat Misthan BhandarPyaz kachori (onion-stuffed pastry), Jaipur's street food favourite.
Day 6 · 10:00–18:00
Connaught Place and Akshardham
Culture
Akshardham Temple
A vast, modern Hindu temple complex. Phones and cameras are not allowed (leave them in the cloakroom); the exhibitions cost about 250 INR.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Connaught Place
A circular market with white colonnades, at the centre of Delhi.
FreeFood
Saravana Bhavan Connaught Place
South Indian thali and dosa, air-conditioned.
≈ 350 INR per personShopping
Janpath Market
Tibetan market stalls and textiles. Bargain.
FreeCulture
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
A golden-domed Sikh temple with a sacred pool and a langar kitchen.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Kake Da Hotel ConnaughtPunjabi meat dishes, open since 1931.
- Agrasen ki BaoliA stepwell near Janpath, good for photos.
Day 7 · 08:00–13:00
Morning market and a gentle farewell
Nature
Sunder Nursery
A restored Mughal garden beside Humayun's Tomb. Take a morning walk; on Sundays there is an organic market.
≈ 100 INR per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Cafe Lota Pragati Maidan
Modern Indian breakfast and lunch in the garden of the crafts museum, for a farewell meal.
≈ 500 INR per personShopping
National Crafts Museum
A crafts museum with master artisans at work, good for souvenirs.
≈ 200 INR per personLandmark
Delhi Metro Airport Express
It takes 20 minutes from New Delhi station to the airport, a quick goodbye.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Andhra Bhavan CanteenA cheap, unlimited thali and a Delhi legend.
- Purana QilaThe Old Fort and its lake, an alternative to the museum.
Good to know: 6 things that make a Delhi trip easier
- The Delhi Metro is clean, cheap and air-conditioned, with a women's carriage. Uber and Ola are safe; bargain with auto-rickshaw drivers. Take the Gatimaan Express to Agra and the Shatabdi to Jaipur.
- From June to September it is 38-45°C with monsoon rain: sightsee from 08:00 to 11:00 and after 16:00, spend midday somewhere air-conditioned, drink 3-4 litres of water a day and see the Taj at sunrise.
- Monument entry costs foreign visitors 500-600 INR (35 for Indians); an online ASI ticket skips the queue. The Taj is closed on Fridays and the Red Fort on Mondays.
- Choose street food that is freshly cooked and hot, and skip ice and raw salad. Stick to bottled water and bring probiotics against Delhi belly.
- Take your shoes off at temples and mosques and cover shoulders and knees. Keep your head covered in Sikh gurdwaras, where food is free.
- Tip 10%. Bargaining applies everywhere: start at a third of the first price.
Spending: ≈ 24,500 INR per person for 7 days
- Food8,000 INR
- Entry and tours7,500 INR
- Local transport6,000 INR
- Other3,000 INR
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Delhi?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 4 and 5; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Delhi cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about 3,500 INR per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Delhi?
The first stop is at 06:30. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.